DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) has recently announced applications for its short-term “DAAD Re-Invitation Program” for the 2026 session. A prestigious program hosted by the German Academic Exchange Service and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office aims to enable former international students who have been previously granted DAAD EPOS or DAAD scholarships to return to Germany and carry out intensive research and working projects at one of the participating state-recognized higher education or research institutes. The duration of the program is 1-3 months. It offers comprehensive support against a 1-3 month research or work stay, which includes a monthly stipend, Travel Allowance, and Insurance. This is your chance to have an immersive short-term experience in Germany and strengthen your international academic networks. Learn more details about the DAAD re-invitation program benefits, application, and requirements. Read the given information below.
DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2026 Overview
- Country: Germany
- Organized by: German Academic Exchange Service
- Supported By: German Federal Foreign Office
- Host Institutes: State-Recognized German Institutes
- Program Duration: 1-3 Months
- Application Deadline: Varies
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Program Coverage
The program offers the following support for 1-3 months:
- A monthly grant of 2000 euros for:
- Lecturers
- Teachers
- Assistant Professors
- A monthly grant of 2,150 euros for Professors
- Travel Allowance
Program Structure
The program is structured into different program lines that are:
- Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders
- Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders of the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
Let’s discuss them in detail:
Programme Line 1:
- Program line 1 is intended for applicants who have previously received DAAD research grants or scholarships and were funded by the Federal Foreign Office for over six months.
- Former scholarship holders of East Germany (GDR) who have studied for 1 year in Germany
Programme Line 2:
- The program line 2 is intended for applicants who have completed their degree program through the “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)” scholarship.
Who can Apply?
- The DAAD Re-Invitation program is open to all nationals
- At least 3 years must have passed since you left Germany
- Propose a convincing research or work project in coordination with a participating German institute.
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How to Apply?
The application process to apply for the re-invitation program is online. Interested applicants need to visit the official portal below, select their desired country, read the requirements, and submit their applications. To apply, visit the official link below
